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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.64, 918.96 and 442.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.64, 918.96 and 442.72 is: 664.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.64 : 918.96 = 442.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.64/918.96 = 442.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.64x = 918.96 × 442.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.64x = 406,841.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,841.97/612.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.08

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